Queen proves tough in opener

She stays well and we'll find a mile-and-a-half or mile-and-a-quarter fillies handicap for her now,.

Comet made to work hard

That was a struggle for him. Pat (Smullen) wanted to make the pace and they went a long way clear,. He just does enough and it was the same in his bumpers. He'll go for a mile-and-a-half handicap at Fairyhouse next week. The trip today is probably a bit short. He's a panicky horse. We couldn't get the bridle on him and that's why he was so late going to the start, but he's very honest. He'd be very unlikely to go hurdling as he's had a problem with his hind leg before.

Castle rules in style

He paid the price in the final furlong for taking on Time Of My Life at Wexford last time,. He has progressed since then and the better ground suited but I didn't think he'd win like that. He's a big horse and will jump a hurdle in time.

Knox finishes with a Florry

That was great. I thought he'd run well but I didn't expect him to win,. The other fella (Captain Baldini who finished 13th) was disappointing. I only have him (the winner) a while and he's been with a few different trainers. He was flat to the boards but came right at the end. It's a nice win for the owners who are nice people. He'll go for another handicap next.

Crocus breaks duck on hurdling debut

I'm disppointed that he never won a bumper and surprised by that too,. He jumps well and stays well and hopefully he'll continue onwards and upwards over hurdles. It looks likely that he'll continue for the summer. He was well beaten when he ran in a bumper here last time but he was unlucky at Tramore.

Clonsilla proves strongest for Brennan

Tugboat sails home in finale

I just hope that's a good omen for (the owner) Mr Barr's runner (Rugged Cross) in the Derby on Saturday,. The better ground suited this horse today.